Originally Posted by
SWv2
When you lived in Islington I presume both Hoxton and Shoreditch were crap, shíthouses to use the Estate Agent lexicon.
I worked in the Old Street area initially from 88-94 and it was a relative kip, you would be into work and back out straight after. The road out via Hoxton and other areas such as Dalston would be used merely as an escape route.
Shoreditch existed, but it did not exist, if that makes sense. I went to a Club Dog event once in Shoreditch Town Hall, perhaps the only time my social circle and I gave the area our much coveted stamp of approval.
Now it is cool. As I visited recently with my family I was amazed at its reinvention. All beards and food served on anything other than a plate. In summary wall to wall ****s, but they appeared to be enjoying themselves so good luck to them.
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